December weather forecast
Pismo Beach, CA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pismo Beach, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 61.2°F (16.2°C) and 46.8°F (8.2°C).

Temperature

December, having an average high-temperature of 61.2°F (16.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 46.8°F (8.2°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 63%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.4 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Pismo Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 47.6 days and collects up to 6.93" (176mm) of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

In December, the average ocean temperature in Pismo Beach is 57.6°F (14.2°C).
Note: Taking a dip in 57.6°F (14.2°C) can be perilous. Submersion in temperatures under 50°F (10°C) triggers severe cold shock accompanied by hyperventilation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:01 pm PST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

The month of December, characterized by an average high of 61.2°F (16.2°C) and a low of 46.8°F (8.2°C), is recognized as the coldest.

What are the temperatures in December?

The high-temperature during December is 61.2°F (16.2°C) and the low-temperature is 46.8°F (8.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 63%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Pismo Beach, in December, during 6.4 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How cold is the water in December?

In Pismo Beach, in December, the average water temperature is 57.6°F (14.2°C). Swimming in 57.6°F (14.2°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pismo Beach?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:01 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Pismo Beach, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Pismo Beach, CA

Average temperature in December - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 61.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (61.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 46.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (46°F).

Average pressure in December
Pismo Beach, CA

Average pressure in December - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pismo Beach, CA

Average wind speed in December - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Pismo Beach, CA

Average humidity in December - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (58%).

Average rainfall in December
Pismo Beach, CA

Average rainfall in December - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.61").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Pismo Beach, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.8 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Pismo Beach, CA

Average sea temperature in December - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average sea temperature in December: 57.5°F

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and October (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is April (54.3°F).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pismo Beach, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pismo Beach, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21 days).

Average UV index in December
Pismo Beach, CA

Average UV index in December - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Pismo Beach, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Pismo Beach, CA

Average visibility in December - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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